Insight in Hana's story, as per request but please review. It'll make my heart a little bit happy.

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Tick... Tock... Tick... Tock...

"Fifteen minutes and they are still outside." Kuran Hana stared deep as she watched the two figures standing face to face, discussing something she didn't bother to know through the window. Her palm touched against the window glass as she slightly turned behind, glancing at the man sitting on the couch as he pretended reading a book. "Stop pretending. You never read, not once in your lifetime." She returned her watch over the two figure. "It's been a while."

Kuran Kaname chuckled as he closed the book he was holding. He could never lie on this person, not once. She knew him too well and he didn't have to say anything to deny her accusations. Her statements were always correct and it would always be direct. "Why do you count how many minutes have passed?" he asked, placing the book on the table next to the couch. "I've given permission to Yuuki to speak as long as possible. Let things be solved for good."

Hana was silent as she listened to Kaname's words. "I never thought you would be kind to let her speak with the person you disliked, especially when this person is your rival in love. It's strange. Have this world and time changed the way your personality and brain work? If I remember correctly, you wouldn't even stay away from mama when she speaks with anyone. You would always be by her side, usually behind her so you wouldn't disturb her but yes, both of you would be at the same place. So what is the difference now?" she asked, smiling but not turning to Kaname. "Even if she is not my mother, still–"

"–Because she is my wife, indirectly she is your mother. My children are your siblings," Kaname declared with his fine words.

Hana's eyes widened at the declaration. "Siblings? Hmph."

"What is wrong with my statement, daughter?" he asked, crossing his legs and waiting for the answer.

Hana left the window and brought herself face to face with her father. "The problem is, the one you are married to and your children came from my blood. They are my descendants, likewise, they are your descendants as well. The thought of you giving me the chance to continue the family line left me a shock but this is even worse, pa. You and your descendant, together... and you both received the next generation of your descendant. Double the trouble."

Kaname nodded. "Indeed. I love Yuuki the same way I love your mother. Her smiles are like the sunshine and her existence has warmed up my cold heart."

Cold heart... More like dying heart! "If mama is still alive, will you choose her or will you choose Yuuki?" Hana asked, adding a pressure on the question.

Kaname looked at his daughter, surprised that she would even ask that question and quietly said, "You know who I would choose. None other than her."

"Even if it breaks Yuuki's heart when you choose mama over her? Even when she has no idea your past is deeper than she expects?" she said. "When she finds out that you are the Ancestor of the Kuran family, do you think she will accept you? Do you think that she will be calm when she finds out about this?"

And will she be able to accept that her children with you are directly your descendants?

"I..." Kaname paused. He has no words to say. He didn't know what to say. Indeed, he never know the answers to those questions. He never thought of it.

Hana giggled. "I nailed you pretty hard~" she said, smiling. "Yet, I am serious here. Answer my questions, Kaname. Why are you so lenient with her?"

"Yuuki has suffered a lot throughout her life. She lost her parents when she was young and it was her uncle who did all of this. I do not wish to surprise her with my possessive personality, Hana. She would feel uncomfortable if I continue to stick to her like glue, never moving away even when she didn't want me by her side. After all, this is something she has to deal by herself with Kiryuu-kun. I've kept her away from him for so long, it is right if I let her settle everything with him. It is best for now. I do not want further complications in the future now that we have Kouki and the twins," Kaname explained.

Hana turned and noticed the door. "And where exactly are the children?" she asked.

"They went out. You should be able to see them once they return from their trip with Aidou," Kaname answered.

"Aidou?" she murmured. "Is that the noble family that continue to support the royal family since my son's ruling as the King of Vampires?" she asked.

Kaname shrugged. "I've died before your son became the king, Hana, but yes, according to history, the first member of the Aidou family came to exist during that time. I suppose you knew about this because you were alive that time?" he asked and Hana nodded. "Then...? There are other families as well but the Aidou family has continually support us, even though we are no longer the royal family."

"Do they have high hopes that you will resume your duties as the King of Vampires?" she asked, amused with the question. "Even in this new time, your aura never cease to amaze anyone. I do not know much about the Aidou family. They exist shortly before my own death, which is why I am curious."

Kaname shook his head at her question. "Of course not. I am not interested with the power."

"How strange. I thought the last time..." her words were cut off.

"I never act like a King, nor did your mother as the Queen. We've always been the Pureblood vampires, that is all. The past is different than the present, Hana. Under the Council of Ancients, all Pureblood vampires are treated in the same way they will treat the royal family. The monarchy is abolished by our own family member and the council is given the power to oversee the matters regarding the vampires, thus, we Purebloods are members of the royalty."

Hana agreed completely with her father's words, "But... The vampires of the present and the past have one common point. They prefer the Kuran family to become the royal family even though there are six more Pureblood families. I wonder why, papa?" she asked. Without waiting for the answer, she replied her own question, "I do believe that the Great Elder's words were correct. Your powers were..."

Her attention quickly changed toward the window as she rushed there, concentrating on the words. "Tea...? She's inviting him for tea? Inside this house?"

"Tea?" Kaname asked. "How did you know that Yuuki invited Kiryuu-kun for tea?" he said.

"I can read people's mind. That's our talent. But, a vampire hunter invited for a tea inside the house of a Pureblood vampire's family? Is he crazy? Or she?"

Kaname chuckled. "Yuuki and Kiryuu-kun have made their peace. Why do you intend to break this peace?" he asked.

"This is the home of vampires, not for hunters to step inside and do strange things! If you cannot treat this house with care, please demolish it right now!"

"I do not invite Kiryuu-kun here. It is Yuuki. I cannot go against her wish. This is also her home. Let her do as she please."

"But!" she wanted to protest.

Kaname rose from his seat and walked until he stood side by side with Hana. "If anything arises, we will take action, Hana. Kiryuu-kun seems sincere about the peace with Yuuki, as do she in return. If humans and vampires want peace, it is better if the strongest hunter and a pureblood vampire make their peace first. This will support the peace treaty. I am sure you understand that. War is not everything as much as I desire it. Sometimes, it's a new dawn."

"Shoutou-sama's words. That man never like war. Is his descendant alive?" she asked, wondering the name of the Shoutou's current family head.

"He is. His name is Shoutou Isaya. Seems like he's the last of his family. His family are all gone now."

Hana nodded. "In the end, the good ones die while the bad ones remain. Who else still remain in this new time? How about Hanadagi and Ouri, as well as Shirabuki and Hiou?" she asked, excluding one family that she loathed since that encounter shortly after her father went into deep slumber. She had fought with Touma in a fierce battle. She was winning before the accursed Touma unleashed his powers that she had to retreat but she didn't give up, she continued but both of their powers were too strong that neither of them got anything in return. "I'm sure the ancestors are sleeping. Some died, though."

"Shoutou...?" Kaname asked as his daughter lowered her head. "Unfortunate indeed. I'm sorry."

"Vampires are not immortal. We don't live long because we have complications. It is something terrible to be born as one. Suffering and sadness. Guess that's why we are often sad, lonely and bored." She stepped backwards, removing herself from the window and headed toward the stairs. "I am going down to fetch her. How long are you going to let her talk and joke with that person about the invitation for tea?" she asked, stepping down.

"Hana, you too are a guest. Be polite."

Hana ignored her father's advice and said, "I owned this house. There is no way I'm letting that person step inside this house. Never!"

"Hana, please!" he pleaded but she was already downstairs, ignoring him. He placed his hand on his head, sighing as his total defeat. "It's my house, too."

Aah, Kaname. Do you wish to let that hunter step inside your gracious home? The home where your family have graced upon since their birth? Simply for the sake of your beloved wishes, you're letting the things that are not supposed to be forgiven... forgiven? In return, do you wish to lose her, again? Similar with Yuu?

"No, of course not." He gripped his hands, holding his pain. To be reminded of what happened to Yuu, it was... It was! He turned to the window but made sure that he wasn't visible to Yuuki and Kiryuu-kun's gaze if they notice the window. He didn't want to be used as the object of jealousy. Not to them, no.

In his mind, he hoped that Hana knew what she was supposed to do and not ruin anything that he has worked so hard to achieve.

XxXxX

It was a nod from both sides that sealed their peace. "Let bygones be bygones, Yuuki."

"Yes, let it remain as that, Zero." Yuuki smiled. She was happy with what turned out between the two of them. If before, she promised him that she would run away to ensure his survival, to give him reason to continue living; hunting her down for as long as possible. Yet, they knew that this promise wouldn't continue. Misunderstandings occurred between them, creating bitter and sad feelings in both of them. They were forced to separate and they knew...

It was impossible for the two of them.

It was impossible. To run away from each other.

It was impossible. To forget the bond between them.

It was impossible. To kill or be killed by each other.

It was why the two of them stood, facing one another, no hard feelings featured on their faces except a calm smile. A smile that ended all the hate.

"Would you like to come inside and have tea?" she invited, hoping that Zero would agree with her idea. Now that they were no longer enemies, they could renew their friendship over a cup of tea. As Zero represented the humans and Kaname represented the vampires, they could discuss about the coexistence of vampires and humans. Liking the idea, she said, "I'm sure Kaname won't be troubled with your appearance at our home. He let me see you, so."

"Thank you," said Zero, yet his eyes were elsewhere. "However, I noticed a girl at the window. I do not think I've seen her before. Is she a guest?"

Yuuki turned around and noticed the said window but there was no one there. "I don't see anyone. And no, we don't have any guest. You're the only one."

"Is that so? Then, who is that girl?" he asked, pointing his finger toward her direction.

"Huh? Me?" she asked and Zero shook his head, moving his finger so Yuuki walked a little bit to the right and when she turned around herself to see what Zero was talking about, she gasped in surprise. "Ah! Now I remember! There is indeed a guest! How could I forget!" she said, embarrassed at her assumption. "Hana-san! What are you doing out here? Is the house not to your liking?" she quickly asked, hoping the guest would not be angry at her.

Hana gracefully smiled and replied, "Oh, no, Yuuki-san. The house is wonderful. It's quite large now, I see."

"Oh. Then, why are you out here?" she asked, before her brain sent a direct stab to her heart. Fool! Hana-san is bored because you are spending your bloody time with Kiryuu Zero, reconnecting the bond of friendship that is broken over the years ago! I am sure she's waiting for you since both of you are females! Which is why she comes out to take you back inside because there's nothing to do with your husband, Kaname! What a fool you are, Kuran Yuuki! And a Pureblood?

Hana noticed the sudden change of face expression in Yuuki and wondered if she was in trouble over something. "Are you alright?" she asked.

"Ah, yes! Yes, I am alright!" Yuuki answered in a rush tone. Oh, God! I made a fool of myself, again!

Hana took hold of the crook of Yuuki's arm at the same time Zero asked if Yuuki was alright. While Yuuki answered his question, Hana fixed her eyes on Zero as he slowly noticed her peculiar actions. She was staring at him like a lion waiting for its prey. It wait for a long time to ensure its prey to think it was not in danger. When the prey was no longer putting its guard up, that was the time the lion jump out and strike the prey. A vampire was similar to the animals.

No, stop thinking like that, Zero. You made peace with vampires, remember!

"What is bothering you?" he murmured. Yuuki looked up and wondered if he was asking her but he said it once more, confirming that his question wasn't directed to her at all. "You, the one I have no idea what your name is because you're a guest to the Kuran family. However, your features–" he paused.

"Purple lavender eyes," she murmured. "Silver hair." And finally, she said the word, "A hunter. You are the hunter from the infamous vampire hunters' family."

What is he doing here?

Zero quietened down at the statement from a stranger he didn't know. It was their first time meeting and a vampire, like her, who dared to say words about his family without knowing who he really was, it annoyed him to the point he was ready to take out the Bloody Rose and shoot that person. Yuuki, sensing his idea turned and touch the end of his sleeve, reminding him silently of the bond they renewed. It was then Zero realized how close he was at destroying the peace treaty they promised a moment ago. "I'm sorry," he apologized. "However, young lady, even though I am a hunter, I do not hunt."

"You desire blood even if you hunt no more. A hunter who is at the same time a vampire, how disgusting it is to be both. You must be an outcast."

"This is the only reason why vampires like you tend to destroy the peace treaty both sides are working hard at. We hunters have lowered our guards to allow the vampires to mingle with us but as long as there exist vampires like you who like to talk and assume the wrong things about us, it's impossible for this treaty to happen smoothly," he said, glaring at Hana. Strangely, he thought, she didn't seem like a normal vampire. Her blood... Kuran?

"We weren't suppose to mingle in the first place," she stated, turning her attention to Yuuki. "Why are you inviting him to step inside your sacred home, Yuuki? This is the home of the pureblood Kuran family. Strangers like this human doesn't deserve to step inside so stay away and never come back!" she hissed at him. "Come!" she urged, taking Yuuki's arm and dragging her back inside the house.

Zero remained quiet before he called out, "Yuuki. Who is she? Is she an enemy or an ally? To you, not Kuran."

"It's none of your business, brat. Leave this place as soon as possible and never step here anymore. You're not welcomed."

Annoyed with this older-like talk when the girl was only the same size as Yuuki, Zero replied sarcastically. "Why? This isn't your house, you have no right to question my presence here. I am here because Yuuki asked me to come here. Other than that, you're quite young from your appearance, not an old girl."

"Hmph. I may appear young but I am old, quite old that you cannot imagine how long I've lived," she answered, not glancing back at the man. "Begone."

Yuuki could feel the tension between the two of them growing rapidly every time they opened their mouths and replied in the most annoying way possible. Thus, while Hana dragged her away from Zero to the house, she quickly wrenched free and said out aloud, "Hana-san! Please mind your manners! Zero is a guest just as you're the guest of Kaname! I understand that you do not feel welcomed when Zero is here but please let me see him out. I cannot leave him like that, please. He is a guest." She stared at the girl with hopes that she would understand her reasons, even the least of it!

"Fine, stupid girl." Hana stared at Yuuki for a long time, then she glanced at Zero with her trademark glare before turning her heels and walking toward the house. "I suppose I shall be happy that none of these unwanted scenes will ever come true one day. It's fine if it's another human but this human? Ah, I'm sorry. He's a vampire now. A hunter who is a disgrace and the enemies of us Purebloods," she let her words unfinished as she walked away.

Yuuki stood there as Zero joined her side by side, surprised with her words. "What is she? The head of everyone to say such words about others?"

"I don't know. I get it I'm stupid but..." she hesitated but Zero told her to let it all out. "...I don't know why my heart feels pain when she said those words."

"Rather than stupid, more like naïve. Anyway, I smelled a similarity between the two of you. She smelled like a Kuran. Your family?"

Yuuki's eyes widened at the question. "Eh? What are you talking about? I don't remember having an extra relative who is still alive but when you think of it, Hana-san does share certain features of the Kuran family. Especially that curly hair at the end, it's like mother's. The angry spirit I saw a moment ago, it really reminded me of my mother. She's... definitely a Kuran?" she asked herself, not knowing the truth. "Yet, I never know. Kaname never even tell me."

"Maybe Kuran has no idea of this 'relative' coming to visit? It's not surprising if she's indeed your family relative, she treats your home as her home, in other words, she may have an interest to stay with you guys. You, Kuran and your children. Talk about it, where are your children anyway?" he asked and slowly noticed the arrival of four vampires coming from another side of the house. "There they are. Walking and possibly meeting with that she-devil."

"Zero!" Yuuki snapped. "I defended you in front of Hana-san and she declared that I'm stupid. I deserved it, but if she's really my relative, then please do not go and talk about her in a bad way. It hurts me when you do that as much as it hurts me when Hana-san talked about you like that! Can you, please?"

Zero chuckled and said, "Yeah, yeah. I'm sorry about that."

XxXxX

A hunter!

Hana tightened her grip as she walked away from Yuuki and Zero. She loathed the moment she had earlier with the two. A human, a vampire hunter standing on the ground of the Pureblood Kuran family's home! Not only that, he was defended by a vampire, a member of the Kuran family, Yuuki! Of all humans the Kurans have chosen to make contact with, they chose the Kiryuu family! "How dare he! How dare her!" she hissed angrily.

It was unbelievable that Kuran Yuuki was the reincarnation of her mother, Kuran Yuu. Her mother was beautiful, strong and independent but this child, she turned out to become a klutz, naïve and stupid girl! Yuuki was different from Yuu, despite their sharing names and appearances. Yuu wouldn't go as far as lowering herself to protect a hunter, a human no less against another vampire simply because of the so-called peace treaty. He entered their protected territories without permission and Hana would never let an outsider enter the home of the Kuran family with ease. It's through my dead body, brat!

Her steps stopped dead when she encountered the three children; an older one and a pair of twins, accompanied by their guardian who was definitely not a relative of them. He's blonde, have blue eyes and smelled like a Noble vampire while the trio smelled of Kuran, definitely the children of Pureblood vampires. And definitely what her father described to her as the siblings. Her surprise was finding out that there were three of them instead of one as she thought earlier. Those unmanageable hair and the curls at the tips of their hair, those were definitely the traits of the Kuran family. No mistakes over there.

Siblings, huh? These little ones are my siblings? You've got to be kidding, pa.

How are they my siblings when our age differences are so large? Their mother... Shit, that Yuuki!

While she busied herself in her thoughts, the twins came near her, their eyes rounded as they stared at her with sparkles in their eyes. "Beautiful!"

"Eh?" her attention fell to the tiny children who stood in front of her. "What did you two say a few seconds ago?" she asked them.

The brother quickly answered, "Your hair! It's beautiful!"

"I love your curls! It is... It's pretty!" the sister said happily, clasping her small, chubby hands together.

"Ah... Is that so? Thank you," Hana was speechless at the sight of the twins who suddenly became comfortable with her even though this was their first meeting. Her eyes turned to the older brother of the twins, wondering if there was an explanation for his siblings' odd behaviour but to her surprise, again, the brother came forward, patted the shoulders of his brother and sister before slightly bowing as he apologized.

Kuran Kouki introduced himself as the eldest son of Kuran Kaname and Kuran Yuuki and introduced his siblings as well; Kuran Yuuto and Kuran Haruko. "I apologize if my siblings surprised you, ma'am. They are easily attracted to beautiful things and your hair is exceptionally attractive to them. I must say, you reminded me of my parents although we've never met before, am I correct?" he asked with the gentle politeness, instantly reminding her of Kaname.

"I do have relations with your father actually. My name is Hana. Nice to meet you, Kouki, Yuuto and Haruko as well as, you are?" she asked, looking at the still standing guardian. "I'm afraid I never catch your name at all but you are quite familiar. May I know–" she was cut off as Aidou introduced himself. "Aidou Hanabusa? From the Aidou family? The Noble family?"

Aidou could do nothing except nod for her three questions. "Yes. Yes. And yes. I am also the unofficial guardian of Kaname-sama's children as you can see now. I take them out for a walk, protecting them as they enjoy their fun and games. They are a bit of a hassle to deal with but as Kaname-sama wishes, I am willing to watch over them no matter how difficult it is. After all, they are friends with my own children."

"You sure take your tasks seriously, Aidou-san," Hana praised him and as expected, the man slightly flushed. "There is nothing to be embarrassed about. After all, the Aidou family is known to be the strong supporter of the Kuran family since the establishment of the family in the first place quite a number of centuries ago. This is a fact from the history books, yes?" she asked and he replied with a nod. "See, I know my history too."

They exchanged giggles at that moment. "I don't like studying history!" Haruko whined. "There's too much to learn!"

"Haruko!" Aidou scolded the child, ignoring the usage of '-sama' over the child. "History is important to you and the origin of us vampires. Remember it!"

Haruko stiffened at the warning. "I'm sorry, Aidou-sama."

"Never mind. If Kaname-sama hears of this, he will not be happy with you and me. A Pureblood princess refusing to learn history because there's too much to learn. That is not an excuse, Haruko. That is laziness, completely pointless and useless. You must change this attitude. Understand that?" he said.

She dropped her head low and said quietly, "Yes, sir."

Hana felt a sudden chill of air exchanging between them. "There is a way to like history, Haruko. Imagine history like a film, filled with fun and facts. Something that will make you imagine and think on how certain things in history happened. Why did that event happen like that, why not in another way. If you make yourself think that history is like games and tricks, you will enjoy learning history. Thus, you won't disappoint your father as well as Aidou-san."

"Hana-san," her eyes were filled with tears over her words. When Hana patted her head, Haruko quickly hugged her back. "Thank you!"

Just like old times with my own children, Hana thought as she returned the affection. Kouki explained that Haruko was moved by Hana's kind words and the only thing Hana could say as a reply, "I know. I encountered the same matter before. It's quite similar. That child with Haruko. Quite similar indeed."

"Really? How wonderful. Ah?" Kouki gasped and focused on a different path as his eyes widened at the sight he saw. "Why is he here?" he questioned, gripping his fists as the anger rose while Aidou gently tried to calm the Pureblood prince down. "Mother is there too. What is she doing there with him?"

The twins eventually looked at the direction their brother looked at and were surprised as well. "Brother, isn't that the person papa said not to talk to?" Yuuto asked as Haruko asked if it was alright for that person to be there, standing not far from their home. "Papa will be angry if he finds out!" she said.

"He knows already," Hana interjected, glancing at the scene. "Apparently your mother and that person made some sort of a peace. Now she's inviting him for tea. My question is, are you guys willing to let some stranger enter your house without knowing his true intentions? He may be a vampire but he is also a vampire hunter. In the environment he's raised in, it is no surprise if he suddenly changes his mind and attack all of you from within the house."

Kouki shook his head. "Mother clearly knows that I detest that person!" he growled, charging toward Zero and Yuuki but was stopped by Aidou. "Let me go, Aidou-san! He has to go away from this place, leave permanently and never return. I forbid him from stepping inside our home even if it's through mother! She's a fool!" he said, struggling with the older man. "Aidou-san!"

"You said that Kaname-sama knew about Kiryuu, does that mean he has given his permission for his presence?" Aidou asked, still holding Kouki firmly. When Hana confirmed his thoughts, he turned his attention to the boy he was holding and whispered, "You cannot chase Kiryuu away if Kaname-sama has given the permission to your mother, Kouki. It's impossible. You just have to turn a blind eye and let your mother finish talking with him."

"But!" the twins interrupted but they were told the same, too.

Hana chuckled. "I told him to leave and Yuuki is sending him off. That stupid girl has to cross my dead body before she can let that person step inside the house. No one is supposed to know about this place, which is why it is built deep inside the mountains! Humans aren't supposed to find out about this place, nor are vampires. Even if there's anyone who finds out about this place, it's only those we trust. I trust that Kaname requested that the location of this place is not revealed to anyone else save for a few exceptions?" she asked Aidou. "You, especially, Aidou-san."

"Yes, and if there's letters, I'll send it out personally with great care that the letters do not contain the address of this place."

"Does that guy included?" she asked, not looking at the intended person.

Aidou was quiet before he reluctantly shook his head. "I do not know how he ended up here. I do not wish to assume things but Yuuki may be responsible in Kiryuu finding out about this place. What a pity. The Head of the Hunters Association has appeared in front of the home of the Kuran family. Sooner or later, other people will find out and the quiet, peaceful home for the pureblood family of Kuran, it will no longer exist. Kaname-sama will not be happy."

Hana scratched her head. "How troublesome. I'm going inside."

"Eh, why?" Kouki asked her suddenly. "I thought you're going to help me chase the hunter off the grounds of our home!"

"I'm not interested. I told you before, I gave him the word to leave the place as well as a mental reminder to your mother that she's stupid. Ciao!" and Hana walked toward the door of the house. "Come inside quick once you're done contemplating, Kouki. The same to you both, dearest twins! Aidou-san."

Kouki sighed. "Very well. I'm capable of doing this on my own anyway."

Hana smiled her secret smile as she opened the door and stepped inside. What a pity, Kouki. It would be nice to see you exist in this time but alas...

XxXxX

Hana climbed the stairs and as soon as she reached the last step, she let out her complaints. "And your own children detest the hunter!" she roared. "Yet you dare to let that hunter enter your house even when your children refuse to acknowledge his presence and the only one who does, it's Yuuki! Only she!"

Kaname remained standing against the curtains covering the window. Hana stopped walking and said, "Look at you! Hiding your presence as you continue to spy on your wife and her beloved friend. Or should I say almost lover, Kaname? How cunning, Kuran!"

"He's not her lover, Hana. They're just childhood friends."

"Childhood friends can turn into love, Kaname. Especially when there's sparks of love existing in the man's heart. To rub your wounds even deeper, I'm sure you're aware of her growing feelings toward him, correct? You knew about this and kept everything a secret. What a gentleman but a stupid one! Gosh, have you turned stupid, both of you!" she cried, annoyed with who she was dealing with. First, Yuuki! Now, it was Kaname. Fools, both of them! Fools!

Kaname stiffened at the stinging words. "That's before, Hana. Now, it's different. Even if a part of her is attached to him, she belongs to me. She loves me."

Hana went close to him to present a hard slap. "Will she remain with you with your words now? Even with your children as assurance, it won't be enough. Love is supposed to be possessive, manipulative, crazy and sick. You're lenient with her because she suffered a lot but what does her suffering compare to you, Kaname? You suffered a lot but you pretended that there was nothing behind your past, nothing! This past you've been hiding from her! It hurts!"

"I don't want her to know. It's not the right time, not now. Please understand my situation, Hana. I cannot reveal the past yet."

"What a fool you are, Kaname." Hana placed both palms over her face as she whispered, "But yes, there will be a way and it's something you can't escape."

Kaname turned alert. "What do you mean? Hana, don't try to do something impossible."

"Impossible? Hah, think about it, Kaname. I am defying the impossible. How is it that a dead vampire like me, who supposedly died a number of centuries ago ended up visiting you in the present time?" she asked, laughing. "The answer is simple, really. This isn't the future you're supposed to be in, Kaname. This is only an illusion to a happy ending for both you and Yuuki. The birth of your children, they are only to fill your dreams. A successful peace treaty?"

A blatant lie, Kaname. A peace treaty between vampires and humans, do you think it is easy to achieve them? Where are your enemies, Kaname?

"Stop... Stop it!" he begged her. I know... It is hard but please, do not get rid of these happy thoughts... Please!

"It is not I, Kaname. It is you. Stop imagining these illusions!" she cried. "After all, have you forgotten the family bloody past? That tragedy, Kaname?"

Kaname shook his head. "I don't want to remember, I refuse!" he gasped.

"Then–" she started. "I am leaving. Once I leave this place, you should return to your wonderful reality. Goodbye."

"No!" he cried. "Don't leave!"

Hana touched Kaname's forehead and smiled as she whispered, "You'll be happier if you face the truth, Kaname. The peace treaty between vampires and humans, it's not as easy as it sound. It require hard work and sacrifices. And you..." her body and voice slowly faded away until she was completely gone. There was no trace of Kuran Hana and it broke Kaname's heart. It was the first time in all centuries that he was able to see his daughter, and his last too.

"No. Not like this, Hana."

Hana left him with an angry heart. It was something that Kaname couldn't forgive himself. Finally, he fully understood her real intention of visiting him there.

XxXxX

A few moments later, Kouki and the twins rushed upstairs to catch Hana but when they arrived, they saw their father, slumped on the couch as if something hard hit him. Haruko went to her father, asking him of Hana but there was no answer to be given because Kaname didn't know where she disappeared to.

"I don't understand, papa." Her chubby hands gripped the end of his shirt, asking for an explanation.

"Hana went back home." It was short and precise. Easy to understand, too.

Yuuto followed his sister and said, "We didn't see her leave the house. We were downstairs. She wasn't there."

Kaname shook his head. "She didn't leave in physical means, children."

Kouki walked to the other side of the couch and deposited himself next to his father. "Kiryuu Zero left the grounds, father."

"I see. Your mother?" he asked, ignoring the attempts of his twins children who were asking for Hana. They were adorable but it was not the right time.

His son said, "She should follow soon. Mother is impossible when walking. She'll do it slow and steady. She's still an idiot, though."

Kaname grabbed a handful of Kouki's hair and messed up his hair. "Your mother, son. Give her the respect and she'll return yours. No matter how odd it is."

"My moth–" he fixed his attention on the woman who finally climbed the stairs after so long of waiting. "About time, ma."

"I'm... I'm sorry. Where is Hana-san, Kaname? I hope she's there. The twins are begging to see her. Dying, I should say!" she exclaimed.

Kaname shook his head as Yuuki walked toward him and the children. "Hana-san is not here? I'm sure she's here a while ago. What happened?"

The man sighed as he answered the question for the second time. "She decided to go back to her own time. She said that right now, everything is an illusion. She tried to snap me back into reality but I never listen to her. I'm a coward, she said. I'm useless and stupid. She said both of us are fools."

Yuuki became puzzled at his words and lighly embarrassed over the 'fool' comment. "Her own time? I don't understand. Oh yes, I am wondering one thing."

Kaname lightened up as he said, "What is it? Ask me anything, Yuuki. Something..."

"I never heard of Hana-san before. Is she related to us in any way? Maybe a long-lost cousin, perhaps?" she asked, still wondering about Hana. When Zero said that both of them were familiar and Hana smelled of Kuran, the thought occurred that she should ask Kaname for the answer. Perhaps he know?

Perhaps he doesn't know? It won't be a surprise if Kaname doesn't know, right?

"No," he said, shaking his head. "She's not directly related to us. She's a distant relative. Very distant. So distant you never know how long it has been."

Yuuki nodded at his answer. Perhaps he knew, perhaps he did not? A distant relative...? Eh?

"Wait, a distant relative. She's a Pureblood vampire, right? Zero said so–" a sharp growl came from Kouki's end and Yuuki recalled her words. "Ah! I'm sorry. It slipped my mind!" she apologized, brushing off an imaginative cloud of dust. Deep inside her thoughts, she wondered why she was so weak against her own children, Kouki in particular. "Hey Kouki. Don't glare at me like that, can you? It hurts when you do that. Every. Single. Time."

Kouki sighed before saying, "If I see that hunter again, I don't care what I will say or do to you, mother."

Yuuki pouted. "You're not cute now."

"You already know how much I detest that hunter but you have to bring him here for a talk! You invited him for tea as well! It's against your promise!"

She snapped, "Who told you about that?" Nobody was supposed to know!

"It doesn't matter where I hear that but there is no way I'm letting you do this! Never!" he cried. "A hunter inside my home! Impossible!"

"Kouki! It's just tea! Don't react negatively over this matter!" she replied, her tone increased. Her own child!

He rose from his seat, facing his own mother. "Tea! So it's just for tea! How can one be satisfied with a tea! He's a vampire for goodness sake!"

"Do not think beyond what you are able to think, Kouki!" she cried. "I would... never!"

Kaname gripped his fists as he sensed the fear in his the twins' frightened eyes and immediately stopped the argument. "Enough!" he said. "Please control yourselves, both of you. The twins are scared of what they are seeing now, do not increase their fear. You are mother and son, blood related to each other. All of us shared the same blood. Arguing won't change anything so please don't do this in front of them! They do not understand anything!"

Kouki sat himself on the couch while Yuuki did the same. "I'm sorry, Kaname. It just that..."

"We will talk about this later. In a way, it's still my fault. Kouki, understand one thing. I let your mother meet him so do not blame her for today. If it's for tea, I welcome him as well. Please respect my decision," he told his son, patting his head. "As for your question regarding Hana. She is... our ancestor."

"Huh?" all of them looked at him in surprise. Aidou popped out as soon as he heard the noise.

Yuuki blinked. "Ancestor...?"

Kaname nodded. "It's the truth, Yuuki. Kuran Hana is our family ancestor. As a matter of fact, she is quite old and the second Queen of Vampires long ago."

"After... the first?" she asked but truthfully, Yuuki didn't know what she meant with her question.

"Indeed. All of us, our family line, it is through her blood," he told them. "She came to visit us because we're the current family now."

"She went away. Did that mean...?"

Kaname was silent, a single shake of his head answered the question. "She's unhappy. She's disappointed."

In me, Yuuki. I am sorry I cannot reveal the truth, even the fact that right now, this happiness may disappear forever. I fear this, I truly do.

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Somewhere...

A portal opened in the midst of nowhere as Kuran Hana stepped out from it with grace and poise. Opening her eyes slowly, she could see that she was not in the present time anymore. She was in a different time, later than her own but earlier than the present time she visited. This was the time she was intending to visit.

Why do vampires loathe the hunters' weapons? Sometimes, no one knows the answer but sometimes, the truth of this event must be revealed.

A tear slipped down Hana's cheeks as she murmured, sadness in her heart. "If only I can change this past... But it is impossible now, isn't it?"

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(TBC)

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A/N: First and foremost, this chapter is not part of Daybreak's plot so do not take it seriously. It's an alternative chapter of the WHAT IF's series.

The prompt: What if Yuuki and Zero meet up to settle off their issues outside the Kuran manor with Kaname's permission?

Besides, if you notice, Kaname and Yuuki have three children and time have passed. The eldest, Kuran Kouki and a pair of twins, Kuran Yuuto and Haruko. These are the original characters that made up the family of Kaname and Yuuki and first appeared in my previous story, Ominous Hours. Of course, this chapter is standalone, it only grabbed the characters from OH and fitted themselves here. The reason; simple, I need someone to get pissed off over Zero.

To those who are not familiar with the children, here are a small info about their personality.

Kuran Kouki: Eldest of the siblings. At times, he's calm but the presence of hunters changes his personality. He detests Kiryuu Zero due to the relationship he had with Yuuki. Kouki is rather parents complex, he doesn't like to see his mother with another guy who was her potential lover and although he adores his father, sometimes he's annoyed with Kaname over certain things. Veryshort-tempered but responsible brother to the twins. In one word: brat.

Kuran Yuuto & Haruko: The twins. Yuuto's the elder twin while Haruko's the younger twin but they seemed to exchange roles. In this chapter, they're quite docile but in OH, their personality has changed as they grow up. Yuuto's name came from Yuuki while Haruko's name came from Haruka. Don't ask me I didn't choose Juri instead of Yuuki. Her name itself is quite short. Still, the twins looked like their grandparents. Just figure it out yourselves.

In other words, one thing people will remember about Kouki is his brattish personality. He never really like humans but he never exactly see one himself.

Next chapter will not be about Haruka and Juri as promised, but the continuation of Hana's journey around the time dimension.

The prompt: Why do vampires, especially the Kurans (since Hana is a Kuran, thus a Kuran's POV) loathe the hunters' weapons?

Until next time. Please click that button that says 'Review this Chapter' and review! I hope you like Hana's character, as well as the children.

Chapter 61 came out and blew people off in shock, including me. Hino-sensei made the surprise once more and I'm keeping myself still not to sway off elsewhere for the sake of this story's plot. Anyone curious can always ask me about it. I have the ending in mind and Kaname revealing the truth about the Ancestor of Kuran, I won't blow it out that fast, then again...! I'm happy with the chapter and Hino for revealing half the mystery everyone's been wondering.

Enjoy!